Research will focus on how the risks to defence and security that emerge from future developments in science and technology can better be assessed and addressed as well as how cultural, historical, ethical, economic and societal factors influence the way in which science and technology is developed and utilised in the future to present opportunities and threats for defence and security.

As part of the RCUK Global Uncertainties Programme, this call brings together the activities of the seven UK Research Councils in response to global security challenges. The programme examines the causes of insecurity and how security risks and threats can be predicted, prevented and managed.

The research will have the potential to provide new insights on the development, perception, use and dissemination of science and technology within different cultures and societies and the implications for UK defence, security and risk management.

Research funded through this programme is expected to make an impact on the AHRCScience in Culture theme by allowing Arts and Humanities researchers to undertake cross disciplinary research addressing issues surrounding scientific and technological innovation.